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Earlier this month, Microsoft surprised investors by announcing a $7 billion purchase of Nokia’s smartphone business. The move is being hailed by some as a smart way for Microsoft to compete in the fast growing mobile market. Others see the move as foolish, suggesting that Microsoft is investing good money in Nokia’s outdated and unpopular technology.

Regardless of the market reaction, there are a number of reasons why the deal makes sense. Here are three reasons why Microsoft bought Nokia mobile divisions… continue reading »

Earlier this month, billionaire investor Carl Icahn posted two tweets to his official Twitter page. The result? The total value of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) rose by an incredible $17 billion in the span of one afternoon.

Not only did Icahn’s tweets result in an immediate surge in Apple stock of almost 5%, the event sparked an extended rally that has pushed the stock above $500 for the first time since January… continue reading »

Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been one of the fastest-moving stocks on the market this year. But will a little competition from a high-profile company competitor slow the electric-car maker to a halt?continue reading »

Last week, Facebook stock jumped 29% after declaring earnings and investors realized Facebook has figured out mobile. The stock has continued higher in recent days. One thing is for sure, investor concerns about Facebook’s ability to monetize mobile seem to have been relieved. Here’s how Facebook did it… continue reading »

Dean Foods recently spun off some of its most successful brands into a new company, WhiteWave Foods. When companies spin off part of their brand portfolio it could be for a number of reasons. In the case of Dean Foods, the brands that were spun off were just too different from the company’s core product portfolio.

By grouping the natural foods brands together and spinning them off as a new company, investors get an opportunity to own shares of some of the fastest growing food brands in North America. Here’s why you should buy stock in WhiteWave Foods… continue reading »

The stock has fallen 39% since topping $700 last September, twice dipping below $400 a share in recent months. During that time, Apple has lost more than $250 billion in market cap and surrendered its title as the world’s most valuable company.

The decline has been shocking. And analysts have been forecasting an Apple rebound for months. Next week’s earnings report is looming as another potential turning point…continue reading »

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With Congress’ approval rating at all time lows before the government shutdown standoff, a new survey shows that Americans like hemorrhoids more than Congress. Yep, in fact Americans prefer witches and fungus over Congress as well. Read the full story from CNBC… [Source CNBC]

Stocks bounced off their lows today after a report that Speaker John Boehner told his peers that he would not allow a US default. Concerns were growing in the marketplace that the US might default on its debt if congress failed to raise the debt ceiling in time. Full story on Marketwatch… [Source Marketwatch]

In a widely anticipated media event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California yesterday, Apple announced two new iPhones: iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. The two new Apple iPhones target two key markets that Apple needs to win over. The first is consumers in the developing world, with a lower-priced iPhone 5c. The second is the video gaming market, with the ultra powerful processor in the iPhone 5s. Click for the full story on Marketwatch… [Source Marketwatch]

With global markets nervous about the situation in Syria, rumors of the new Federal Reserve chairman and the US economy, some experts believe September is setting up to be a rough month for stocks. Take a look at this article from Marketwatch to see why… [Source Marketwatch]

Last Thursday the Nasdaq stock exchange, which hosts trading on most technology companies, shut down trading for approximately three hours. The cause is still under investigation and the whole experience has many investors wondering if the markets are safe. Take a look at this CNBC analyzing the Nasdaq flash freeze and its potential cyber security implications… [Source CNBC]

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